- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Rebecca
Rebecca Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in West Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and anger. Rebecca also addresses trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life changes.
She uses a straightforward style in sessions. Conversations focus on what the person is facing now and practical ways to respond. She draws on problem-solving tools to manage strong feelings and urges clients to notice patterns that feed frustration and resentment.
Rebecca combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She helps people recognize automatic thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors. Narrative ideas are used to make sense of difficult experiences and to create clearer next steps.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. Rebecca can help people weigh options and find small, manageable steps forward. Sessions aim to break big problems into doable goals rather than overwhelming plans.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns, such as caregiving stress, attachment and family of origin issues, domestic violence aftermath, and first responder stress. Conversations are practical, direct, and focused on skills people can use between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions can mirror that approach by focusing conversation on the client's immediate concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns. In an online setting this often looks like setting small practice tasks, reviewing progress, and adjusting tools between meetings.Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity. Online meetings can include guided exercises and brief practices the client can try during the week. Rebecca treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative process. She works with each person to figure out which approaches fit their goals and comfort level and adjusts the plan based on what helps in real life.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people fit regular work on anger and stress into busy lives without promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on present problems, skill building, and trying manageable changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a social worker providing clinical care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW in West Virginia and LCSW in Virginia and is located in West Virginia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.